Anxiety is a feeling of unease and/or anxiousness usually because of an unpredicted outcome of an event. People with anxiety disorders face constant fear and distress and this impairs their ability to live normal lives. However, with medication, these feelings can be managed and one can live a normal life. Medicines used to reduce the symptoms of anxiety disorders include anxiety-reducing drugs, many antidepressants, certain anticonvulsant medicines and low-dose antipsychotics.

Anxiety treatments

Medication is one of the most preferred treatment options for anxiety. Most of these drugs are prescribed alongside other forms of therapy. A lot of care should be taken to when taking anti-anxiety medications as they can be habit-forming. Such drugs should be used on a short-term basis.

Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) work by acting on the chemicals in the brain responsible for anxiety. The most common SNRIs include Cymbalta (duloxetine), Effexor XR (venlafaxine XR) and Effexor (venlafaxine).

Beta blockers are also used in the treatment of anxiety. The most popular ones are Tenormin (atenolol) and Inderal (propranolol).

Another class of drugs used to treat anxiety is tricyclic antidepressants. The most common ones are Tofranil (imipramine), Aventyl (nortriptyline), Sinequan (doxepin), Norpramin (desipramine), Elavil (amitriptyline) and Anafranil (clomipramine).

The type of medication prescribed by your doctor will depend on your condition and symptoms. Each condition presents different symptoms. This is why it is very important to consult your doctor before buying any anxiety medication online. Most of these drugs should be used alongside some form of psychotherapy. This ensures the medication is completely effective.